Krascheninnikovia lanata (Winterfat)
Family:
Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot)
In its vegetative form, Winterfat could be confused with a sage. In fruit, the fluffy white spikes are distinctive. Winterfat is found mostly on dry sites on the plains and foothills.
Vegetation zone:
Plains, Foothills
Time of bloom:
June - August
Origin:
Native
Eastern Colorado Wildflowers